Heron Heights Elementary School

Summary:

Heron Heights Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school serving grades PK-5 with 1,042 students in Parkland, Florida, which is part of the Broward County School District. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Florida, with exceptional academic performance, a diverse student population, and efficient use of resources.

Heron Heights stands out for its consistently strong academic results, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math that significantly exceed the Broward County and Florida state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 83% of 5th-grade students at Heron Heights were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 60% in Broward and 55% statewide. The school's diversity is also noteworthy, with a racial makeup of 61.52% White, 4.13% African American, 19.87% Hispanic, and 10.56% Asian students. Additionally, Heron Heights maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate and has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a supportive community.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Coral Park Elementary and Riverglades Elementary, Heron Heights outperforms them in academic metrics, including ELA and Math proficiency rates, as well as in the school's overall statewide ranking. This consistent high performance, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade, makes Heron Heights an exemplary model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 11010 Nob Hill Rd
       Parkland, FL  33076


(754) 322-9150

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,499 Help


Students who attend Heron Heights Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Westglades Middle School
High:    Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  1,042

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.5%
Hispanic:
19.9%
Asian:
10.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heron Heights Elementary School ranks better than 93.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 16th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.5%), Hispanic (19.9%), Asian (10.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heron Heights Elementary School is 18.4. 132 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Heron Heights Elementary School employs 56.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heron Heights Elementary School is $9,499. 159 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Heron Heights Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heron Heights Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 90.97 88th 1985 95.6%
2012 94.85 46th 1984 97.7%
2013 91.74 109th 2029 94.6%
2014 87.80 193rd 2064 90.6%
2016 88.37 182nd 2087 91.3%
2017 87.46 213th 2112 89.9%
2018 90.26 146th 2118 93.1%
2019 87.80 218th 2182 90.0%
2021 90.62 162nd 2247 92.8%
2022 93.12 90th 2219 95.9%
2023 92.04 115th 2240 94.9%
2024 90.68 152nd 2256 93.3%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Open Quote We move from Weston, FL 3 years ago and my kids had been on this school for 3 years, my youngest son had difficulties with his reading skills, I worked with his teachers, ESOL Staff and Principal, we had several meetings and my son is doing great now, he will be starting 3rd grade this 2016-2017. The people is very nice in this city and I just don't love the City I love the School and the people. My recommendation for those with kids with problems is talk with the principal he is there to help. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Open Quote Unfortunately, I agree with previous reviews. This school will be only good if you have a caring teacher. Otherwise, you'll fill yourself trapped in a maze. There's a lack of communication in this school; they don't respond to all your emails or phone calls. It feels like they're avoiding you. They make you feel like your concerns aren't important. Our child has regressed academically at this school.There was also bullying and the teacher mishandled the situation. Teacher seems overwhelmed and yells a lot and she lacks of effective classroom management.The principal is a very nice guy and wants to help you; however, it's difficult to get in touch with him and so far we haven't seen any results. We are always pretty involved in our children education. This year we learned that if you don't see results at the beginning of the year; you'll be better off transferring your child to another school where they take your concerns seriously.We are doing our best to help our child to end the school year here. We just honestly wish our experience had been better. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, February 26, 2015

Open Quote I couldn't agree more with the other poster with regards to this school and lack of concern. This school has been by far a complete disappointment, but Broward schools are just that! When I approached the appropriate staff because my child needed extra assistance I was met with disdain and hostility from the staff that is supposed to educate and care about my child. Don’t question this school about what you feel YOUR child needs. If you actually want your children to have a real education send them to private school! This school tries to draw people based on the high priced area and their fancy exterior but that’s all it is, an empty shell. Close Quote


by a parent
Friday, August 22, 2014

Open Quote I would give this school zero stars if that were an option. We bought a house in Parkland with the understanding that the area has excellent schools. However, they fail to inform you that the school is only excellent for those "gifted" children. If your child has any type of disability or learning difference for example, learning disabilities, ADHD, mild autism spectrum, CP, speech-language etc the school does not have the ability to teach children with learning differences nor do they want to. I provided them ample time to educate my child and he has regressed educationally under their care. I would advise strongly not to buy a home in this area. If you are going to spend 800K plus on a home, go to Boca and send your child to private school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Heron Heights Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 519 37 53 80 1 n/a n/a 15 705
2011 615 48 64 78 4 0 13 0 822
2012 641 38 61 109 3 0 10 0 862
2013 665 44 67 136 2 0 15 0 929
2014 694 55 82 165 2 0 21 0 1019
2015 625 43 77 154 2 0 21 0 922
2016 643 44 99 189 2 1 26 0 1004
2017 672 42 104 230 0 1 37 0 1086
2018 672 45 115 240 0 2 38 0 1112
2019 687 36 120 256 0 3 36 0 1138
2020 665 48 117 260 0 3 45 0 1138
2021 605 45 124 223 0 3 39 0 1039
2022 612 45 121 226 1 2 37 0 1044
2023 641 43 110 207 1 2 38 0 1042

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Heron Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 705 38.0 18.5 6.1
2011 822 48.0 17.1 6.1
2012 862 45.0 19.1 6.6
2013 929 52.0 17.8 6.8
2014 1019 59.0 17.2 8.6
2015 922 55.0 16.7 9.5
2016 1004 58.0 17.3 9.9
2017 1086 64.0 16.9 10.3
2018 1112 63.0 17.6 11.4
2019 1138 64.3 17.6 8.2
2020 1138 61.3 18.5 9.1
2021 1039 50.0 20.7 8.3
2022 1044 57.0 18.3 8
2023 1042 56.5 18.4 8.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Heron Heights Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 705 38.0 18.5 6.1
2011 822 48.0 17.1 6.1
2012 862 45.0 19.1 6.6
2013 929 52.0 17.8 6.8
2014 1019 59.0 17.2 8.6
2015 922 55.0 16.7 9.5
2016 1004 58.0 17.3 9.9
2017 1086 64.0 16.9 10.3
2018 1112 63.0 17.6 11.4
2019 1138 64.3 17.6 8.2
2020 1138 61.3 18.5 9.1
2021 1039 50.0 20.7 8.3
2022 1044 57.0 18.3 8
2023 1042 56.5 18.4 8.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Heron Heights Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $146 (2.1%) $6,896 (97.9%) $7,042
2019 $180 (2.5%) $6,987 (97.5%) $7,167
2020 $337 (4.5%) $7,211 (95.5%) $7,548
2021 $358 (4.4%) $7,715 (95.6%) $8,072
2022 $1,772 (18.0%) $8,055 (82.0%) $9,827
2023 $1,164 (12.3%) $8,336 (87.8%) $9,499

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Heron Heights Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 218th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 115th of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heron Heights Elementary School)8577
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Heron Heights Elementary School)8280
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heron Heights Elementary School)8980
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Heron Heights Elementary School)9088
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heron Heights Elementary School)7591
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Heron Heights Elementary School)7281
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Heron Heights Elementary School)6665
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Broward)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Heron Heights Elementary School)100100
   6th Grade Mathematics (Broward)5848
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11381042
 8.4%
African American3643
 19.4%
American Indian01
Asian120110
 8.3%
Hispanic256207
 19.1%
Pacific Islander32
 33.3%
White687641
 6.7%
Two or More Races3638
 5.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.2%8.5%
 0.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Heron Heights Elementary School

Students who attend Heron Heights Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westglades Middle School
High : Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

Yes. Heron Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 6.7% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Heron Heights Elementary School are 62% White, 20% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 4% African American, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,042 students attended Heron Heights Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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